Description
Ground Beef Stick of Butter Rice is a comforting American casserole featuring savory ground beef, long grain white rice, and a rich blend of beef broth and condensed French onion soup, all topped with generous slices of butter and baked to perfection. This hearty dish makes a perfect main course for dinner, combining simplicity with deep, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 14.5 ounce can beef broth (can use low or no sodium)
- 10 ounce can condensed French onion soup (can use low sodium)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into thin slices
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until it is no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the beef to avoid excess fat in the casserole.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the cooked ground beef to the prepared baking dish. Add the beef broth, condensed French onion soup, and long grain white rice. Stir everything together until well combined to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Add Butter: Evenly distribute the ½ cup of unsalted butter cut into thin slices over the top of the mixture in the baking dish. This will add richness and moisture during baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. This allows the rice to begin cooking and absorb the liquid flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes uncovered, or until the rice is tender and the top is slightly browned. This final step helps to evaporate excess moisture and melt the butter into the dish.
- Serve: Once done, serve the casserole immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a lower sodium option, use low or no sodium beef broth and condensed French onion soup.
- Make sure to drain the cooked ground beef to reduce excess grease that could make the casserole too oily.
- You can substitute long grain white rice with Jasmine rice for a more fragrant flavor, though it may slightly alter cooking time.
- Butter slices ensure even melting and distribution; avoid using melted butter for better texture.
- Use an 8×8 inch baking dish for even cooking; larger or smaller dishes may affect baking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American